Tag: parenting
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5 Reasons Balloons Should Be Banned from Existence
Get Pregnant Fast We all have fond memories of balloons, don’t we? But if you ask me, they should be kicked to the curb. Here’s why: The Great Escape: No matter how diligently you instruct your child to keep that balloon close, it always seems to find a way to soar away. You could tie…
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How to Overcome Pacifier Dependency
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 18, 2015 Originally Published: Jan. 28, 2007 Breaking a pacifier habit can be quite the challenge. Trust me, I learned this firsthand. My little one was quite attached to her binky, and I realized that if I didn’t tackle this issue now, I might be facing an irate pre-teen…
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Embracing My Independence: How It Transforms My Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast When my first marriage ended, my children were still very young—my eldest was just two, and my youngest had recently turned one. The divorce was swift, but I was the one who initiated it, apprehensive about a prolonged battle. As a result, I agreed to an arrangement where my ex-husband held residential…
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4 Valuable Lessons from Being the Sole Girl on the Team
Get Pregnant Fast Back in 1981, before the world recognized trailblazers in sports like Mo’ne Davis or before Little League started its own girls’ divisions, I was an 11-year-old girl with a passion for baseball—not softball, which was the common choice for girls in my neighborhood. When I saw the flyer for tryouts at our…
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Absolutely, I Have a Favorite Child
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real—admitting you have a favorite child isn’t exactly considered the gold standard of parenting. Yet, here I am, confessing that I absolutely do have a favorite child. This particular little one has a knack for listening, helps out around the house, and generally radiates positivity. Spending time with this child…
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5 Tips for Parents of Girls Who Prefer Adventure Over Princesses
Get Pregnant Fast Back in the 1970s, my mother embarked on a little experiment with my brother and me. She handed me toy trucks and gave him dolls, convinced that our play preferences were purely influenced by societal norms. She believed our choices, like opting for Barbie over Tonka, had nothing to do with biology.…
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The 11 Best Ride-On Toys of 2025 for Little Feet
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow parents! If you’re looking to get your little ones moving and grooving, ride-on toys are a fantastic way to encourage their physical development. Not only are they fun, but they also help kids build balance and coordination skills. Here’s a roundup of our top picks for 2025 that will…
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Why My Partner Seems to Prefer the Dog Over Me
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 12, 2015 Originally Published: April 12, 2010 Princess Diana once quipped, “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.” I can definitely relate, but instead of a former love vying for attention, I’ve got a furry friend that seems to have captured my partner’s…
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Our Favorite ’80s and ’90s Shows, Remixed
Get Pregnant Fast Television in the ’80s and ’90s was truly something special. It’s no surprise that I often found myself glued to the screen, indulging in a bowl of coffee ice cream while tuning out the world for those delightful 30-minute episodes. The writers behind these classics were undoubtedly onto something great. However, if…
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Was It My Fault?
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on the media coverage surrounding the Steubenville case, I’m reminded of the heartbreaking realities that so many young women face. I’ve seen boys weep for their future, the same boys who violated a girl’s trust and dignity. The commentary surrounding this incident has been troubling—too often, it shifts the…